2004 DAEWOO NUBIRA cylinder head

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Notice : Take extreme care to prevent any scratches,
nicks or damage to the camshafts.
44. Install the intake camshaft gear.
45. Install the intake camshaft gear bolt while holding
the intake camshaft firmly in place.
Tighten
Tighten the intake camshaft gear bolt to 50 NSm (37
lb–ft) plus 60 degrees and 15 degrees using the angu-
lar torque gauge KM–470–B.
46. Install the exhaust camshaft gear.
47. Install the exhaust camshaft gear bolt while holding
the exhaust camshaft firmly in place.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust camshaft gear bolt to 50 NSm (37
lb–ft) plus 60 degrees and 15 degrees using the angu-
lar torque gauge KM–470–B.
48. Install the timing belt. Refer to ”Timing Belt” in this
section.
49. Adjust the timing belt tension. Refer to ”Timing Belt
Check and Adjust” in this section.
50. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the cor-
ners of the front camshaft caps and to the top of
the rear camshaft cover to cylinder head seal.
51. Install the camshaft cover and the camshaft cover
gasket.
52. Install the camshaft cover washers.
53. Install the camshaft cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 8 NSm (71 lb–in).
54. Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
55. Install the spark plug cover.
56. Install the spark plug cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 8 NSm (71 lb–in).
57. Connect the breather tube to the camshaft cover.
58. Install the front timing belt cover.
59. Install the front timing belt cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front timing belt cover bolts to 8 NSm (71
lb–in).
60. Install the engine lifting device.
61. Remove the engine from the engine overhaul stand
KM–412.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
CYLINDER HEAD AND GASKET
The cylinder head is made of an aluminum alloy. The cylin-
der head uses cross–flow intake and exhaust ports. A
spark plug is located in the center of each combustion
chamber. The cylinder head houses the dual camshafts.
CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft has eight integral weights which are cast
with it for balancing. Oil holes run through the center of the
crankshaft to supply oil to the connecting rods, the bear-
ings, the pistons, and the other components. The end
thrust load is taken by the thrust washers installed at the
center journal.
TIMING BELT
The timing belt coordinates the crankshaft and the dual
overhead camshafts and keeps them synchronized. The
timing belt also turns the coolant pump. The timing belt
and the pulleys are toothed so that there is no slippage be-
tween them. There are two idler pulleys. An automatic ten-
sioner pulley maintains the timing belt’s correct tension.
The timing belt is made of a tough reinforced rubber similar
to that used on the serpentine drive belt. The timing belt
requires no lubrication.
OIL PUMP
The oil pump draws engine oil from the oil pan and feeds
it under pressure to the various parts of the engine. An oil
strainer is mounted before the inlet of the oil pump to re-
move impurities which could clog or damage the oil pump
or other engine components. When the crankshaft ro-
tates, the oil pump driven gear rotates. This causes the
space between the gears to constantly open and narrow,
pulling oil in from the oil pan when the space opens and
pumping the oil out to the engine as it narrows.
At high engine speeds, the oil pump supplies a much high-
er amount of oil than required for lubrication of the engine.
The oil pressure regulator prevents too much oil from en-
tering the engine lubrication passages. During normal oil
supply, a coil spring and valve keep the bypass closed, di-
recting all of the oil pumped to the engine. When the
amount of oil being pumped increases, the pressure be-
comes high enough to overcome the force of the spring.This opens the valve of the oil pressure regulator, allowing
the excess oil to flow through the valve and drain back to
the oil pan.
OIL PAN
The engine oil pan is mounted to the bottom of the cylinder
block. The engine oil pan houses the crankcase and is
made of cast aluminum.
Engine oil is pumped from the oil pan by the oil pump. After
it passes through the oil filter, it is fed through two paths
to lubricate the cylinder block and cylinder head. In one
path, the oil is pumped through oil passages in the crank-
shaft to the connecting rods, then to the pistons and cylin-
ders. It then drains back to the oil pan. In the second path,
the oil is pumped through passages to the camshaft. The
oil passes through the internal passageways in the cam-
shafts to lubricate the valve assemblies before draining
back to the oil pan.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
A single four–port, rear–takedown manifold is used with
this engine. The manifold is designed to direct escaping
exhaust gases out of the combustion chambers with a
minimum of back pressure. The oxygen sensor is
mounted to the exhaust manifold.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
The intake manifold has four independent long ports and
utilizes an inertial supercharging effect to improve engine
torque at low and moderate speeds.
CAMSHAFTS
This engine is a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) type,
which means there are two camshafts. One camshaft op-
erates the intake valves, and the other camshaft operates
the exhaust valves. The camshafts sit in journals on the
top of the engine (in the cylinder head) and are held in
place by camshaft caps. The camshaft journals of the cyl-
inder head are drilled for oil passages. Engine oil travels
to the camshafts under pressure where it lubricates each
camshaft journal. The oil returns to the oil pan through
drain holes in the cylinder head. The camshaft lobes are
machined into the solid camshaft to precisely open and
close the intake and the exhaust valves the correct
amount at the correct time. The camshaft lobes are oiled
by splash action from pressurized oil escaping from the
camshaft journals.

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COOLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Engine Overheats
ChecksAction
Check for a loss of the coolant.Add the coolant.
Check for a weak coolant solution.Confirm that the coolant solution is a 50/50 mixture of eth-
ylene glycol and water.
Check the front of the radiator for any dirt, any leaves, or
any insects.Clean the front of the radiator.
Check for leakage from the hoses, the coolant pump, the
heater, the thermostat housing, the radiator, the core
plugs, or the head gasket.Replace any damaged components.
Check for a faulty thermostat.Replace a damaged thermostat.
Check for retarded ignition timing.Perform an ECM code diagnosis. Confirm the integrity of
the timing belt.
Check for an improperly operating electric cooling fan.Replace the electric cooling fan.
Check for radiator hoses that are plugged or rotted.Replace any damaged radiator hoses.
Check for a faulty water pump.Replace a faulty water pump.
Check for a faulty surge tank cap.Replace a faulty surge tank cap.
Check for a cylinder head or an engine block that is
cracked or plugged.Repair the damaged cylinder head or the damaged engine
block.
Loss of Coolant
ChecksAction
Check for a leak in the radiator.Replace a damaged radiator.
Check for a leak in the following locations:
S Surge tank.
S Hose.Replace the following parts, as needed:
S Surge tank.
S Hose.
Check for loose or damaged radiator hoses, heater hoses,
and connections.Reseat the hoses.
Replace the hoses or the clamps.
Check for leaks in the coolant pump seal.Replace the coolant pump seal.
Check for leaks in the coolant pump gasket.Replace the coolant pump gasket.
Check for an improper cylinder head torque.Tighten the cylinder head bolts to specifications.
Replace the cylinder head gasket, if needed.
Check for leaks in the following locations:
S Intake manifold.
S Cylinder head gasket.
S Cylinder block plug.
S Heater core.
S Radiator drain plug.Repair or replace any components, as needed, to correct
the leak.
Engine Fails to Reach Normal Operating Temperature or Cool Air
from the Heater
ChecksAction
Check to determine if the thermostat is stuck open or is the
wrong type of thermostat.Install a new thermostat of the correct type and heat range.
Check the coolant level to determine if it is below the MIN
mark on the surge tank.Add sufficient coolant to raise the fluid to the specified
mark on the surge tank.

ENGINE COOLING 1D – 9
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THERMOSTAT (1.4L/1.6L DOHC)
Removal Procedure
CAUTION : To prevent personal injury, do not remove
the surge tank cap while the engine and the radiator
are hot because the heat causes the system to remain
under pressure. Scalding fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure.
1. Drain the coolant. Refer to ”Draining and Refilling
the Cooling System” in this section.
2. Loosen the hose clamp on the upper radiator hose
at the thermostat housing.
3. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the ther-
mostat housing.
4. Loosen the clamp on the bypass hose.
5. Disconnect the bypass hose from the thermostat
housing.
6. Remove the mounting bolts that hold the thermo-
stat housing to the cylinder head.
7. Remove the thermostat housing from the head.
8. Remove the O–ring seal from the head.
9. Check the valve seat for foreign matter that could
prevent the valve from seating properly.
10. Check the thermostat for proper operation. Refer to
”Thermostat Test” in this section.
11. Clean the thermostat housing and the cylinder head
mating surfaces.
Installation Procedure
1. Coat the sealing surface of a new O–ring seal with
Lubriplater®.
2. Install a new O–ring seal into the recess in the cyl-
inder head.
3. Secure the thermostat housing to the cylinder head
with the mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the thermostat housing mounting bolts to 20
NSm (15 lb–ft).

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4. Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat
housing.
5. Secure the upper radiator hose to the thermostat
housing with a hose clamp.
6. Connect the bypass hose to the thermostat hous-
ing.
7. Secure the bypass hose with a hose clamp.
8. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to ”Draining
and Refilling the Cooling System” in this section.
THERMOSTAT (1.8L DOHC)
Removal Procedure
CAUTION : To prevent personal injury, do not remove
the surge tank cap while the engine and the radiator
are hot because the heat causes the system to remain
under pressure. Scalding fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure.
1. Drain the coolant. Refer to ”Draining and Refilling
the Cooling System” in this section.
2. Loosen the hose clamp on the upper radiator hose
at the thermostat housing.
3. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the ther-
mostat housing.
4. Remove the mounting bolts that hold the thermo-
stat housing to the cylinder head.
5. Remove the thermostat housing from the cylinder
head.
6. Remove the seal ring from the thermostat housing.
7. Remove the thermostat from the thermostat hous-
ing by pressing the thermostat mounting flange
downward and then rotating the flange clockwise.
8. Inspect the valve seat for foreign matter that could
prevent the valve from sealing properly.
9. Inspect the thermostat for proper operation. Refer
to ”Thermostat Test” in this section.
10. Clean the thermostat housing and the cylinder head
mating surfaces.

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Installation Procedure
1. Install the thermostat into the thermostat housing
by pressing the thermostat mounting flange down-
ward and then rotating the flange counterclockwise.
Rotate the thermostat mounting flange until it is
seated in the thermostat housing recesses.
2. Coat the sealing surface of a new seal ring with
Lubriplater®.
3. Install a new seal ring into the recess in the thermo-
stat housing.
4. Install the thermostat housing to the cylinder head.
5. Secure the thermostat housing to the cylinder head
with the mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the thermostat housing mounting bolts to 15
NSm (11 lb–ft).
6. Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat
housing.
7. Secure the upper radiator hose to the thermostat
housing with a hose clamp.
8. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to ”Draining
and Refilling the Cooling System” in this section.
WATER PUMP
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the engine cooling system to a level below
the thermostat housing. Refer to ”Draining and Re-
filling the Cooling System” in this section.
2. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Section 1C DOHC
Engine Mechanical.
3. Remove the timing belt tension roller retaining bolt.
4. Remove the timing belt tension roller.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The cooling system maintains the engine temperature at
an efficient level during all engine operating conditions.
When the engine is cold, the cooling system cools the en-
gine slowly or not at all. This slow cooling of the engine al-
lows the engine to warm up quickly.
The cooling system includes a radiator and recovery sub-
system, cooling fans, a thermostat and housing, a coolant
pump, and a coolant pump drive belt. The timing belt
drives the coolant pump.
All components must function properly in order for the
cooling system to operate. The coolant pump draws the
coolant from the radiator. The coolant then circulates
through water jackets in the engine block, the intake man-
ifold, and the cylinder head. When the coolant reaches the
operating temperature of the thermostat, the thermostat
opens. The coolant then goes back to the radiator where
it cools.
This system directs some coolant through the hoses to the
heater core. This provides for heating and defrosting. The
surge tank is connected to the radiator to recover the cool-
ant displaced by expansion from the high temperatures.
The surge tank maintains the correct coolant level.
The cooling system for this vehicle has no radiator cap or
filler neck. The coolant is added to the cooling system
through the surge tank.
RADIATOR
This vehicle has a lightweight tube–and–fin aluminum ra-
diator. Plastic tanks are mounted on the right and the left
sides of the radiator core.
On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles, the
transaxle fluid cooler lines run through the left radiator
tank. A radiator drain cock is on this radiator.
To drain the cooling system, open the drain cock.
SURGE TANK
The surge tank is a transparent plastic reservoir, similar to
the windshield washer reservoir.
The surge tank is connected to the radiator by a hose and
to the engine cooling system by another hose. As the ve-
hicle is driven, the engine coolant heats and expands. The
portion of the engine coolant displaced by this expansion
flows from the radiator and the engine into the surge tank.
The air trapped in the radiator and the engine is degassed
into the surge tank.When the engine stops, the engine coolant cools and con-
tracts. The displaced engine coolant is then drawn back
into the radiator and the engine. This keeps the radiator
filled with the coolant to the desired level at all times and
increases the cooling efficiency.
Maintain the coolant level between the MIN and the MAX
marks on the surge tank when the system is cold.
WATER PUMP
The belt–driven centrifugal water pump consists of an im-
peller, a drive shaft, and a belt pulley. The water pump is
mounted on the front of the transverse–mounted engine,
and is driven by the timing belt.
The impeller is supported by a completely sealed bearing.
The water pump is serviced as an assembly and, there-
fore, cannot be disassembled.
THERMOSTAT
A wax pellet–type thermostat controls the flow of the en-
gine coolant through the engine cooling system. The ther-
mostat is mounted in the thermostat housing to the front
of the cylinder head.
The thermostat stops the flow of the engine coolant from
the engine to the radiator in order to provide faster warm–
up, and to regulate the coolant temperature. The thermo-
stat remains closed while the engine coolant is cold, pre-
venting circulation of the engine coolant through the
radiator. At this point, the engine coolant is allowed to cir-
culate only throughout the heater core to warm it quickly
and evenly.
As the engine warms, the thermostat opens. This allows
the engine coolant to flow through the radiator, where the
heat is dissipated through the radiator. This opening and
closing of the thermostat permits enough engine coolant
to enter the radiator to keep the engine within proper en-
gine temperature operating limits.
The wax pellet in the thermostat is hermetically sealed in
a metal case. The wax element of the thermostat expands
when it is heated and contracts when it is cooled.
As the vehicle is driven and the engine warms, the engine
coolant temperature increases. When the engine coolant
reaches a specified temperature, the wax pellet element
in the thermostat expands and exerts pressure against the
metal case, forcing the valve open. This allows the engine
coolant to flow through the engine cooling system and cool
the engine.
As the wax pellet cools, the contraction allows a spring to
close the valve.
The thermostat begins to open at 87°C (189°F) and is fully
open at 102°C (216°F). The thermostat closes at 86°C
(187°F).

ENGINE ELECTRICAL 1E – 3
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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationNSmLb–FtLb–In
Battery Cable Nuts5–44
Battery Carrier Tray Lower, Side and Upper Bolts2015–
Battery Retainer Clamp–to–Battery Rod Nuts5–44
Generator Drive End Bearing Nut8160–
Generator Lower Bracket–to–Engine Block Bolts (1.8L Engine)3727–
Generator Lower Bracket–to–Generator Nut (1.4L/1.6L Engine)2518–
Generator Through–Bolts10–89
Generator–to–Intake Manifold and Cylinder Head Support
Bracket Bolts (1.8L Engine)3727–
Generator–to–Intake Manifold Strap Bracket Bolt (1.8L Engine)2216–
Generator Upper Support Bracket Bolt (1.4L/1.6L Engine)2015–
Intake Manifold–to–Cylinder Body Strap Bracket Bolts (Over
Starter)2216–
Starter Field Connector Nut12–106
Starter Lower Mounting Stud Ground Wire Nut12–106
Starter Mounting Studs/Nuts (1.4L/1.6L Engine)2518–
Starter Solenoid Assembly Screws8–71
Starter Solenoid Terminal–to–Battery Cable Terminal Nut5.5–49
Starter Solenoid Terminal–to–Ignition Solenoid Terminal Nut5.5–49
Starter Through–Bolts6–53
Starter–to–Engine Block Mounting Bolt (1.8L Engine)4533–
Starter–to–Engine Transaxle Mounting Bolt (1.8L Engine)5037–